Barcarola

Location. The Hotel Barcarola is located in the Costa Brava resort of Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain, 30 metres from Sant Pol Beach, and 500 metres from the town centre. Distance to public transport is 20 metres. Hotel Features. The four-storey Hotel Barcarola is a modern white stucco property with balconies facing the sea. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace, a restaurant, a bar, and a gift shop. Safe-deposit boxes are available at the 24- hour front desk, where multilingual staff can arrange excursions to Barcelona, Girona, and Figueres. Wireless Internet is also available throughout, and complimentary garage parking is provided.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is offered each morning. Spanish and international dishes are served for lunch and dinner in the Mediterranean-style decor of Las Dunas. Specialities include Paella and Chateaubriand, and vegetarian and children's menus are available. Tucan Beach bar offers drinks and light meals from Easter to November, with live music on the terrace.

A range of water sports is offered at the beach, including snorkelling, scuba diving, and windsurfing. Bicycles can be hired nearby. Distance to the nearest golf course is two kilometres.

Getting around. Sant Feliu de Guixols can be explored on foot or by bicycle. Buses run throughout the area.

Driving directions. From the airport, follow signs to Sant Feliu de Guixols. After 30 kilometres, exit to Sant Feliu de Guixols/Castell d'Aro/S'Agaro (not Sant Feliu de Guixols/Santa Cristina). Continue straight over the first roundabout. At the next roundabout, take the first right, leading to the boulevard. Take the next turning on the right, and proceed to the end of the road to find Hotel Barcarola.